This is my contribution to the weekly 100-word story group Friday Fictioneers. This week’s photo prompt comes courtesy of the group’s host Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. To find out how to get involved or to link to other contributions, click here

Siobhan,
you have the makings of a spy thriller here and with Ukraine, you could tie it to recent events. I like that you put the main character outside the main action and put it in the context of her private sanctuary. Nice job.
-David

Oh, I’m glad she didn’t get caught in the crossfire. That would be a horrible thing to witness and especially since it happened in her sanctuary. Really effective and current piece. Well done thriller!